John A. DeFrancisco's Photos

State Senator John A. DeFrancisco was the guest speaker at a dinner hosted by the Camillus Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, September 26, 2012. Senator DeFrancisco is pictured with David and Liz Beebe and Daniel Willis aboard a boat on the Erie Canal near Sims Store at the Camillus Erie Canal Park.

Senator John A. DeFrancisco announced at Mundy Library on September 18, 2012, that he has secured $90,000 dollars in state funding for local libraries. These funds will be awarded to individual libraries throughout Onondaga County in system-wide programs and mini-grants over the next two years.

Upstate Medical University will begin construction on a $15 million dollar Upstate Cord Blood Bank, located on the former Community General campus. This public blood bank will collect, process and store umbilical cord blood donated by families for life-saving medical procedures.

State Senator John A. DeFrancisco attended the 60th Anniversary Celebration for the Greater Syracuse Area Chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees. He presented Chapter President Floyd Duger with a Citation during the event, held at Ernie Lakeland Cafe on September 13, 2012.

In front of a packed room, State Senator John A. DeFrancisco discussed his opposition to the Destiny USA tax deal. His talk on September 13, 2012, was the first in a monthly series of conversations, or lectures, hosted by Christ The King Retreat House and Conference Center in DeWitt. Senator DeFrancisco also took questions from the crowd. About 100 people attended the event.

State Senator John A. DeFrancisco spoke about the importance of diversity and unity during the opening ceremony of the 2012 Onondaga Hispanic Heritage Month. The event was held at Delaware Academy in Syracuse on September 13th. The Senator also presented organizers with a Citation to recognize and celelebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

State Senator John A. DeFrancisco speaks during the Rescue Mission's 125th Anniversary Luncheon at the OnCenter, September 13, 2012. He is pictured on stage with Senator David Valesky and Assemblyman William Magnarelli. A Resolution was passed by the NYS Legislature this year to honor and recognize the Rescue Mission.

State Senator John A. DeFrancisco is picutred with Van Buren Justice Ed Van Der Water and Mrs. Van Der Water at the 103rd New York State Magistrates Association Conference and Installation Banquet. Senator DeFrancisco was the keynote speaker, and he received the 2012 Amicus Curiae Award from the NYS Magistrates Association for his commitment to town and village courts. Senator DeFrancisco is the first-ever, non-judicial recipient of this new award. The event was held at the Sheraton University Hotel in Syracuse on September 11th.

State Senator John A. DeFrancisco is pictured on stage during the Jewish Music & Cultural Festival in DeWitt on Sunday, September 9, 2012. Senator DeFrancisco received a plaque in recognition of his support of the festival.

State Senator John A. DeFrancisco was recognized by Schools Superintendent James Froio during the Jordan-Elbridge High School field band show on Saturday, September 8, 2012. The Senator helped secure funding for some of the students' band instruments.

State Senator John A. DeFrancisco is pictured with Edward Mills during the grand opening celebration for the new headquarters of ProLiteracy, located at 104 Marcellus Street in Syracuse. Mills, who took adult literacy classes at ProLiteracy, is now a published poet. The Senator also spoke during a grand opening celebration on September 7, 2012.

CNY United players, Peyton Sefick and Andrew Cunningham presented Senator John A. DeFrancisco with a team jersey and picture on August 24, 2012. CNY United, a power soccer team, won the United States Power Soccer Association (USPSA) Champions Conference Cup in July. Also featured in the photo are Head Coach Jim Sefick and Assistant Coach Tom Cunningham. The Senator plans to introduce and pass a Senate Resolution to honor the entire CNY United team.

State Senator John A. DeFrancisco received an award from Ray Rinaldi at Alliance Bank Stadium on August 25, 2012. The award was given to the Senator for his continued support of Rays Kidz, the North and West Area Athletic & Education Centers.

State Senator John A. DeFrancisco helps cut the ribbon on the new Centro Transit Hub, which will officially open for bus riders on September 4, 2012. The new transfer hub is located at the intersection of Salina and Adams Streets in downtown Syracuse.

New York State Senator John A. DeFrancisco cut the ribbon for the start of the 2012 Great New York State Fair on August 23rd. He is pictured in between NYS Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture Darrel Aubertine and NYS Governor Andrew Cuomo.